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Flag of Pakistan
Image:Flag of Pakistan.svg
NameSabz Hilali Parcham and Parcham-e-Sitāra-o-Hilāl
UseState and war flag. Image:FIAV 011000.svg
Proportion2:3
Adopted11 August 1947
DesignDark Green with a vertical white stripe

The national flag was designed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and was based on the original flag of the Muslim League. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly[1] on August 11, 1947, just days before independence.[2][3][4] The flag is referred to in the national anthem as Parcham-e-Sitāra-o-Hilāl in Urdu (lit. Flag of the Crescent and Star). The flag comprises a dark green field, representing the Muslim majority of Pakistan, with a vertical white stripe in the hoist, representing religious minorities.[5] In the centre is a white crescent moon, representing progress, and a white five-pointed star, representing light and knowledge.[5] The flag symbolizes Pakistan's commitment to Islam, the Islamic world and the rights of religious minorities.[6] The flag is flown on several important days of the year including Republic Day and Independence Day.

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[edit] Design

The official design of the national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly together with a definition of the features and proportions:[1]

"A dark green rectangular flag in the proportion of length and width 3:2 with a white vertical bar at the mast, the green portion bearing a white crescent in the centre and a five-pointed white heraldic star. The size of the white portion being one-fourth the size of the flag, nearest the mast, the remainder three-fourths being dark green. the dimensions of the crescent and star are obtained as follows:

"Draw the diagonal from the top right hand corner to the bottom left corner of the green portion. On this diagonal establish two points 'A' and 'B'. Point 'A' at a distance equidistant from top right and bottom left hand corners of the green portion, i.e. the centre of the green portion. Point 'B' at a distance from the top right hand corner equal to 13/20th the width of the flag. With centre point 'A' and radius 1.1/4th the width of the flag describe a second arc. The enclosures made by these two arcs form the crescent. The dimensions of the five-pointed white heraldic star are determined by drawing a circle 1/10th the width of the flag. The circle surrounds the five points of the heraldic star. The star lies with one point on the diagonal at a point where the larger arc of the crescent, if completed, cuts the diagonal."

The Interior Ministry of Pakistan provides dimensions for flags in different circumstances:

  • For ceremonial occasions. 21' x 14', 18' x 12', 10' x 6-2/3' or 9' x 6 1/4.
  • For use over buildings. 6' x 4' or 3' x 2'.
  • For cars 12" x 8".
  • For tables 10 1/4" x 8 1/4".

[edit] Flag flying days

Date Position Reason[7]
March 23 Full-mast Adoption of the Lahore Resolution (1940) and declaration of the Islamic Republic (1956)
April 21 Half-mast Anniversary of the death of the National Poet, Muhammad Iqbal (1938)
August 14 Full-mast Independence Day (1947)
September 11 Half-mast Anniversary of the death of the Father of the Nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1948)
October 16 Half-mast Anniversary of the death of the first Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan (1951)
December 25 Full-mast Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876)
Any other day notified by the Government.

[edit] Use by public officials

The use of the national flag is regulated by the Pakistan Flag Rules, which were introduced in 2002 by Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali. The Rules are not available online but there have been instances of misuse such as officials using flags on their vehicles when they are not entitled to do so.[8][9] The national flag is flown on the official residences and vehicles (cars, boats, planes) of the following public officials:[7]

Office Flag on Official Residence Flag on Vehicles
The President of Pakistan[10] Image:Yes check.svgY Image:Yes check.svgY
The Prime Minister of Pakistan[10] Image:Yes check.svgY Image:Yes check.svgY
The Chairman of the Senate Image:Yes check.svgY Image:Yes check.svgY
The Speaker of the National Assembly Image:Yes check.svgY Image:Yes check.svgY
The Chief Justice of Pakistan Image:Yes check.svgY
The Governors of the Provinces Image:Yes check.svgY Image:Yes check.svgY
Federal Ministers (and officials entitled to the privileges of Federal Ministers) Image:Yes check.svgY
The Chief Ministers of the Provinces Image:Yes check.svgY Image:Yes check.svgY
The Ministers of the Provinces Image:Yes check.svgY
The Chief Election Commissioner Image:Yes check.svgY
The Deputy Chairman of the Senate Image:Yes check.svgY
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Image:Yes check.svgY
The Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies Image:Yes check.svgY
The Chief Justices of the High Courts Image:Yes check.svgY
Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Pakistan Image:Yes check.svgY
Commissioners of Divisions, Deputy Commissioners and Political Agents Image:Yes check.svgY

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Pakistan Flag specification: Resolution Passed by Constituent Assembly. Pakistani.org. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  2. ^ Parliamentary History. National Assembly of Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  3. ^ Parliamentary History of Pakistan. Parliamentary Division, Government of Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  4. ^ Legislative Assembly of Sind under the Pakistan (Provincial Constitution) Order, 1947. Provincial Assembly of Sindh. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  5. ^ a b Pakistan flag. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  6. ^ Basic Facts. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  7. ^ a b Pakistan Flag. Ministry of the Interior, Government of Pakistan. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  8. ^ Secs and advisers can’t fly flags on cars, homes. Daily Times of Pakistan (October 21, 2005). Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  9. ^ National flag 'not being misused'. Dawn Group of Newspapers (January 13, 2005). Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
  10. ^ a b Note:- The President and the Prime Minister may fly a personal flag in addition to the National Flag.

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